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Makayla Lowe

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology

Banner Gateway Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
  • Monitors for acute changes in patient condition throughout procedures in computed tomography, angiography, and ultrasound while administering intraprocedural sedation.
  • Prepares and recovers patients from interventional radiology procedures, including establishing a baseline assessment, obtaining vascular access via a venous port or peripheral IV, reviewing medications, and educating patients on procedural expectations and outcomes.
  • Collaborates with all members of the care team including physicians, nurses, radiology technicians, and leadership teams to facilitate seamless and patient centered care. and functions as one cohesive care team involving physicians, nurses, radiology technicians, and family members

Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU

Phoenix Children’s Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Provides safe patient care with frequent assessments and interventions to manage complex congenital conditions and achieve hemodynamic stability postoperatively.
  • Effectively communicates with interdisciplinary team to escalate concerns and follow individualized patient care plans.
  • Adheres to safe medication practices with administration enterally and intravenously through a variety of central and peripheral lines.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Phoenix Children's Hospital
11.2020 - 08.2022
  • Managed patient care and message requests for medication via Sunrise Allscripts
  • Compounded, packaged, and dispensed non-sterile and sterile medications, while adhering to guidelines.
  • Prioritized STAT medications and inventory needs to streamline safe, patient care.

Newborn Hearing Technician

Pediatrix
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Utilized ALGO machines to perform AABR on neonates and infants.
  • Documented results and parental consent in the patient chart.
  • Provided education to new parents regarding their newborn’s auditory findings and progression.

Patient Access Specialist

Saint Luke’s Hospital
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • Collected and verified patient demographic and insurance information.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in navigating the EMR in various medical software programs.
  • Professionally communicated and coordinated care with interprofessional health care members, patients, and their families.

Internal Transporter

Saint Luke’s Hospital
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Timely transported patients, medications, specimens and equipment throughout the hospital.
  • Maintained a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.
  • Comforted patients and their family by offering support and encouragement.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2022

Undergraduate credits

Boise State University
Boise, ID
05.2020

Skills

  • Infection control measures
  • Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
  • Patient advocacy
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • EMR / EHR
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Clinical decision making
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Collaborative teamwork

Certification

  • Registered Nurse - Arizona State Board of Nursing, Issued September 2023.
  • ACLS/PALS - American Heart Association, Issued April 2023 /January 2023.
  • Critical Care RN - AACN, Issued June 2023

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology

Banner Gateway Medical Center
08.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU

Phoenix Children’s Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Phoenix Children's Hospital
11.2020 - 08.2022

Newborn Hearing Technician

Pediatrix
01.2020 - 12.2020

Patient Access Specialist

Saint Luke’s Hospital
01.2019 - 09.2019

Internal Transporter

Saint Luke’s Hospital
05.2017 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Arizona State University

Undergraduate credits

Boise State University

Research

Research Assistant - Scottsdale Community College

Prostate Cancer

September 2024 - present

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